Wednesday, 21 April 2010

Another Warning!

My daughter's got chickenpox so I can't get to the library- I checked the computer anyway (Lisbeth Salander style) and there's a 13 person waiting list for the next & FINAL one...

My friend that I borrowed the previous two from is away in France...with the THIRD...

So, I have done what I vowed not to this year ... I have bought another book... EVEN worse... A NEW Book... ONLINE... I'd vowed not to as I read SO quickly our floorboards can barely support the weight of them all so for the sake of the environment and my purse I prefer to borrow a library copy, from a friend OR, if I must buy - SECOND HAND.

What a sin - I shall enjoy it all the more - WHEN it ruddy well arrives - Am waiting slobbering by the postbox like a dog with a postman grudge...

I absolutely understand where you're coming from when you talk about the guilt of purchasing another new book. It's difficult when you read voraciously. I too, buy used to mitigate the guilt, lol. I also find that the history of a used book appeals to me. I love that others loved this book I'm reading, it's like their joy in reading can be felt in the used pages. I like the used ones best.I'm Jaemac from swapbot, by the way. I'm happily following your terrific blog.

My daughter is a massive reader and wants to read this. She is nearly 14. Is it suitable? I think I'm gonna have to read it first! She is a much faster reader that I am and is getting a bit fed up with teen fiction. I love your blog.